Recommendation 51: Hotlines and similar services provided by other agencies and regulatory bodies under the Commission’s proposed new regulatory model (see Section 5) provide information and referral services in relation to workplace sexual harassment in a gender-responsive manner, including: a. detailed information about workplace sexual harassment under their regulatory schemes b. information about options for action and referral to alternative regulatory schemes c. referral to a range of victim support services. Recommendation 52: The Workplace Sexual Harassment Council: a. provide high-level advice on development of guidelines and resources to ensure that all services providing information, advice and support in relation to sexual harassment can provide accurate information, make appropriate crossreferrals, and collect consistent data b. after three years, consider the need for a centralised, accessible service to provide information and advice in relation to workplace sexual harassment. Legal advice and assistance Recommendation 53: All Australian governments provide increased and recurrent funding to community legal centres, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, and legal aid commissions to provide legal advice and assistance to vulnerable workers who experience sexual harassment, taking into account the particular needs of workers facing intersectional discrimination. Psychosocial support Recommendation 54: The Australian Government promote the 1800RESPECT hotline and ensure it is adequately resourced to expand its services to provide appropriate psychological support and referral to people affected by workplace sexual harassment, and collect and maintain de-identified and disaggregated data on contacts regarding workplace sexual harassment. Recommendation 55: Psychosocial support for people affected by workplace sexual harassment be provided through a national network of services, including specialist sexual assault support services, mental health helplines, and healthcare providers with the expertise to respond appropriately to the gendered nature of sexual harassment. All Australian governments should prioritise funding to these services to ensure accessibility and capacity. Respect@Work: Everyone’s National business: Inquiry into National SexualWorkplace Harassment Sexual in Australian Harassment Workplaces Inquiry • 2019 2020 • 51

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